Target gun makersDear Editor, The shooting of a Cuomo aide during the West Indian Day Parade drove home the constant risk of gun violence facing all of us. Even though we have some of the toughest gun laws of any s...

Inspect the treesDear Editor, The recent incident in Bryant Park in which a tree fell and injured five people is yet another wakeup call for citywide inspections of all park and curbside trees. There may be many tr...

Eat a burgerDear Editor, Why not participate in National Cheeseburger Day on September 18? Ignore all health food police rants about how unhealthy hamburgers are. Treat yourself and go to your favorite fast fo...

Trump changes his tuneDear Editor, Music has always accompanied campaigns to both schmooze, amuse and enthuse watchers, as well as an introduction theme for purposes of gathering support. Neil Young rejected the nebulou...

Remembering FrankDear Editor, It was with sadness that I heard about the passing of Frank Skala, Bayside’s unique champion. I served on Community Board 11 for many years with Frank. During that long period of time,...

Light rail or LIRR?Dear Editor, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's "Light rail could revolutionize travel in the outer borough" op-ed (August 10) sounds great on paper. As always, the devil in the details that don't ex...

Improving the Q44Dear Editor, Regarding your August 13th article on steps to improve Q44 bus service, another way to make that bus line faster and more efficient would be to restore the Q74 the MTA eliminated a few...

Considering IranDear Editor, What is right and what is wrong? Seemingly an easy question, but in reality is quite difficult. For the answer is too often predicated upon one’s ambitions and personal preferences. Th...

Social promotionDear Editor, The August 13th issue included a letter from John Amato decrying the practice of teachers in New York City passing students who have not shown the proficiency to earn a promotion or di...

One library missingDear Editor, Regarding your August 6th article, "$14 million allocated to Queens libraries," while the Queens Public Library system has improved since the firing of Tom Galante, much more needs to ...

Trump’s arroganceAs predicted, the Trumpster’s campaign is beginning to unravel due to his arrogant nature and nasty comments. The Donald will soon find himself alone on the stump as more responsible Republicans di...

Bad adviceDear Editor, Please know how important it is to close the retirement advice loophole. It is costing some older Americans up to 25 percent of their retirement savings. Still, some in Congress are co...

Failing studentsDear Editor, The recent story regarding how students are being granted a diploma, but have been receiving non-passing grades is absolutely outrageous. Why are teachers pressured to pass students wh...

Betrayed by TrumpDear Editor, Donald Trump's remarks regarding Megyn Kelly were over the line. Donald Trump says what's on his mind when he feels he is attacked, but in politics he forgets he should hold his tongue...